Symptoms of Neglect and Maltreatment

Written By Edward McField (Super Administrator)

Updated at May 22nd, 2020

Symptoms of Neglect/Maltreatment may include:

Disruptive behavior, including aggression toward others
Changes in mood, including depression and anxiety
Post-traumatic stress symptoms such as avoidance, hyper-arousal and re-experiencing symptoms (such as nightmares)
Declining school performance
Recurrent somatic complaints such as abdominal pain or headaches
Sleep disturbances Suicidal ideation etc.